Transportation

Air Transportation
The Indianapolis International Airport is located 10 miles from Downtown Indianapolis and is serviced by 20 airlines.  More Information

Ground Transportation
IndyGo's Route 8
Providing non-stop service from Indianapolis International Airport to Downtown Indianapolis. IndyGo's Route 8 also serves the Indianapolis International Airport. Buses run every 20 minutes daily 5 a.m.-9 p.m. The Green Line times are approximate and may vary due to road and traffic conditions. Passengers may pay with credit card (Visa or Mastercard) on the bus or purchase fare passes in advance by calling IndyGo, visiting them online or in person at the kiosk in Ground Transportation, Indianapolis International Airport. Bus Fare: $7 per trip. Including eight convenient stops near 16 downtown hotels.  The route stops across the street from the Marriott Indianapolis Downtown and the Hyatt Regency Indianapolis.  The Omni Severin and the Crowne Plaza Indianapolis are only a two block walk from the Convention Center bus stop

Carey Indiana Airport Shuttle
Roundtrip shuttle service transportation from Indianapolis International Airport to Downtown Indianapolis is available through Carey Indiana. Both private shuttle service and share-a-ride service are available through Carey Indiana  (www.careyindiana.com) The one-way fee for Share-A-Ride shuttle service between the airport and Downtown Indianapolis is $16 per person. ESA has acquired a discount coupon for the Share-A-Ride shuttle service that is good for $1 off the one-way fee, each way.  A coupon will be available soon.  

When arriving at the Indianapolis International Airport, please go downstairs to the lower baggage area to claim your luggage. Proceed out the terminal exit doors and follow the signs directing you to the "Ground Transportation Center". The Center is located directly across the street from the terminal on the ground level of the parking garage. Go inside the glass enclosed building and make contact with the Carey representative at the Carey Indiana booth. If a representative is not present, pick up the direct dial courtesy phone for immediate assistance. Please allow 10 minutes for your vehicle to arrive.

Taxi Service
Taxi Service is located outside the airport (exit near baggage claim #3) on the first level of the parking garage.  Fares from the Indianapolis International Airport to Downtown Indianapolis will range $30-$40.  Be sure to confirm the fare with your driver prior to getting into the cab. Downtown Parking  - PDF

About Indianapolis
The nation's 12th largest city, Indianapolis is the perfect balance of cosmopolitan style and small-town charm that makes it a successful destination for leisure travel, conventions and group tours, catering to more than 18 million visitors a year. It's a city that's perfect for those stretching their minds or muscles…offering big-city amenities in a convenient, easy-to-navigate package wrapped in a friendly, inviting atmosphere. Indianapolis…so easy to do so much.
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Housing 

Housing information and reservations will be available on July 13, 2009

 A variety of hotel accommodations at reduced prices have been negotiated for your stay in Indianapolis.  ESA is held financially responsible for utilizing blocks of rooms at the hotels. Please support the ESA by making your reservation through the Indianapolis Housing Bureau with one of the official Annual Meeting hotels.

The Indianapolis Housing Bureau will be coordinating housing reservations by mail, fax and on-line requests. Information on each of the official Annual Meeting hotels will be available on July 13, 2009.

Please do not contact the Indianapolis Housing Bureau before July 13, 2009.